This schema is intended to be able to carry selected data from existing MARC 21 records as well as to enable the creation of original resource description records.
MARC 21 specifications for record structure, character sets, and exchange media describes the structure of MARC 21 records, the character repertoires and encodings used, and the formatting of records for exchange on via electronic file transfer, diskettes, and magnetic tape. This document provides technical information on these topics and is intended for the use of personnel involved in the design and maintenance of systems for the exchange and processing of MARC 21 records.
The MARC Code List for Countries contains a list of places and their associated two- or three-character lowercase alphabetic codes. The list includes individual codes for presently existing national entities, states of the United States, provinces and territories of Canada, divisions of the United Kingdom, and internationally recognized dependencies. The purpose of this list is to allow the designation of the place associated with an item by codes in the MARC record for that item.